Clinical Audio Transcriber - Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an Audio Transcriber for clinical conversation data. This remote, contract-based role involves evaluating machine-generated transcripts, correcting errors, and applying verbatim capture with speaker labels to ensure precise timing.

The ideal candidate has native or near-native English listening skills, strong attention to detail, and a quiet workspace with over-ear headphones. Prior transcription or medical terminology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Native or near-native English listening comprehension.
• Comfort with detailed specifications and consistent formatting.
• A quiet working environment with over-ear headphones.
• Experience in transcription, captioning, subtitling, or audio annotation (preferred).
• Familiarity with medical terminology (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate machine-generated draft transcripts against audio segments of 30 to 45 seconds.
• Correct transcripts for accuracy, focusing on critical words that impact meaning.
• Apply transcription specifications precisely, including verbatim capture and speaker labels.
• Ensure word-level timing accuracy and tag vocal artifacts like laughter and crosstalk.
• Flag uncertain medical terms for review by clinical specialists.

Skills

English listening

Attention to detail

Remote readiness

Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Audio Transcriber - Clinical Conversation Data
Type: Contract
Compensation: $30/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate machine-generated draft transcripts against audio segments of 30 to 45 seconds.
• Correct transcripts for accuracy, focusing on critical words that impact meaning.
• Apply transcription specifications precisely, including verbatim capture and speaker labels.
• Ensure word-level timing accuracy and tag vocal artifacts like laughter and crosstalk.
• Flag uncertain medical terms for review by clinical specialists.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Native or near-native English listening comprehension.
• Comfort with detailed specifications and consistent formatting.
• A quiet working environment and over-ear headphones.

Preferred

• Prior experience in transcription, captioning, subtitling, or audio annotation.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.